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Ben And Imo

Legendary composer Benjamin Britten’s struggle to write an opera in time for the 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II provides the subject matter for Ben And Imo. 

Receiving its premiere in Stratford, the play focuses on the timely arrival in Britten’s life of the inspirational Imogen Holst, the daughter of composer Gustav and an accomplished musician in her own right... 
Originally written by Mark Ravenhill for radio, the new production is directed by Erica Whyman.

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